Ballarat Railway Station

Lydiard Street North, Ballarat

Thousands of commuters bustle through the city’s historic railway station every week, but the building itself is worth a closer look. The grand station building was constructed when the railway line first began servicing the city in 1862. The prominent tower section was constructed 26 years later, and is a landmark on the Ballarat skyline.

Take a guided tour and learn why this building illustrates the wealth and confidence that typifies the gold era better than any other building in the city. There’s also a tour for the technically minded who want to learn more about Ballarat’s ‘A’ signal box, which is the largest remaining signal box outside Melbourne.